The Truth About Older Child Adoption Jen Hatmaker - November 8, 2014 - Bonding, Older Child Adoption, Transitions 3+ The Truth About Older Child Adoption Jen Hatmaker - November 8, 2014 - Bonding, Older Child Adoption, Transitions 3+ The first year after bringing home an older child is complicated, isolating, utterly frustrating…and amazing.